Postexposure prophylaxis: a guide for prevention of human immunodeficiency virus transmission in orthopedic surgery.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.3928/01477447-20080401-17.
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Abstract
Approximately half of orthopedic surgeons reported operating on at least 1 patient with known HIV infection. Knowledge of postexposure prophylaxis guidelines may prevent HIV transmission and avert unnecessary exposure to antiretroviral agents.
Medical subject headings
- Anti-HIV Agents
- HIV Infections
- Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional
- Orthopedic Procedures